Deputy City Attorney
About The Position
The Deputy City Attorney provides legal services to the City under the direction and supervision of the City Attorney. The role handles day-to-day legal matters, routine counseling, contract and document review, and assigned litigation and administrative proceedings to assist the City Attorney. The position requires superior writing, computer, organizational, and communication skills, initiative, independent thinking, and the ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. The Deputy City Attorney advises City officials, staff, boards, and commissions; attends meetings as required; and supports compliance with applicable laws. The position also prepares and reviews legal documents, supports assigned City programs and department budgeting, assists with personnel matters and Charter revisions, and prosecutes municipal Class C offenses. The position may require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
- Five years of municipal law experience.
- Advanced computer skills and familiarity with applicable specialized programs, including Westlaw.
- Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.
- CJIS Certification or ability to obtain certification within one month of employment.
- Successful completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800, or ability to successfully complete them within the first year of hire.
- The position may require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Trial or administrative hearing experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provides timely oral and written legal opinions to the City on routine matters and as assigned by the City Attorney, including advice to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, City Secretary, department directors, other City staff, and boards and commissions.
- Attends board, commission, corporation, and City Council meetings as required; advises on agenda matters and provides legal guidance to support compliance with applicable laws.
- Prepares assigned ordinances and resolutions and tracks items for City Council meetings.
- Reviews public information requests, drafts Attorney General briefs, applies redactions based on exceptions and previous determinations, and prepares responses.
- Assists with budget development, monitors expenditures, administers assigned program areas, and prepares and administers the department budget.
- Prepares and reviews assigned contracts, deeds, leases, easements, insurance documents, bids, proposals, and other instruments to protect the City's interests and ensure legality and sufficiency.
- Assists in drafting and reviewing personnel policies and operating procedures; advises supervisors on disciplinary actions; assists with related documentation; and, when assigned, represents the City at Texas Workforce Commission hearings and appeals.
- Assists in drafting amendments to the City's charter and works with the Charter Review Committee to make recommendations to City Council on charter revisions.
- Supervises and conducts prosecution of municipal Class C offenses, including case preparation and court appearances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
